Overall score
Broadbeach
50.8/100
Bundall
49.3/100
Broadbeach for retirees and families; Bundall for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Broadbeach
50.8/100
Bundall
49.3/100
Crime rate
Broadbeach
127.8 / 1k
Bundall
161.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Broadbeach
581
Bundall
323
Population
Broadbeach
6,786
Bundall
4,895
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Broadbeach | Bundall |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.8/100 | 49.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 42.3/100 | 47.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 127.8 / 1k | 161.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 33.9/100 | 33.9/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 26 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 9 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 69.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 581 | 323 |
| Green cover | 20.0% | 0.7% |
| Population | 6,786 | 4,895 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 9/10 |
Put side by side, Broadbeach is a beachside mid-sized suburb where the coast sets the tone, and Bundall is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap. Broadbeach leans into coastal living, while Bundall feels more inland and suburban in character.
On the data, Broadbeach is stronger for a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access; Bundall answers with housing affordability, schools and education options, and overall desirability.
People chasing a beach lifestyle may find Broadbeach the better fit, while retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Bundall.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.